CareGivers ScareTakers

Exposing Fraud in Senior Care

By: Jacklyn Ryan

Narrated by: Jen Sweeney, Jacklyn Ryan, Dan Robinson, Betsy Jilka, Steven Marzolf, Johnny Bakker, Max Ryan

Do you know if your trusted caregiver is ripping off your parents?

What can you do to protect your loved ones?

How can you find the best qualified caregiver?

Families struggled to find dependable, trusted care. These true stories are just a glimpse that exposes fraud and manipulation by unscrupulous caregivers. Through these stories, you will learn to identify subtle hints that expose a dishonest caregiver. You’ll discover resources, tips on hiring and managing your caregiver and some basic estate planning questions are included.

More than $37 billion is stolen each year because of the financial exploitation of seniors, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Better regulation is needed for in-home care agencies. Some states do not have laws requiring caregivers to be fingerprinted, background-checking and/or drug-tested!

Who can you trust?

Agencies charge their clients $25-$50/hour but only pay caregivers $10-$14/hour as contract laborers. Why would a caregiver want to take that job when they can get $15 per hour plus benefits in a different industry? Raising the bar on caregivers will raise the bar on the quality of care.

©2021 Jacklyn Perry Ryan (P)2024 Jacklyn Perry Ryan

For families seeking to safeguard their loved ones...

It’s ironic—and unsettling—that some of the most intimate and critical roles in our society, such as caring for seniors, often lack the stringent oversight we apply to less personal occupations. While even parents volunteering in schools are required to pass background checks, it is unthinkable that in such a vulnerable and intimate caregiving setting—one involving seniors who rely on others for basic needs—agencies can hire caregivers without thorough vetting. In CareGivers ScareTakers, Jacklyn Perry-Ryan exposes this troubling reality, calling attention to the systemic failures in senior care and equipping families with tools to protect their loved ones.

Beyond personal anecdotes, Perry-Ryan provides actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of caregiving. She outlines practical steps for vetting caregivers, from conducting background checks and interviews to spotting red flags during the hiring process. Her advice extends to recognizing fraud and financial exploitation, establishing clear contracts, and maintaining transparency with caregiving agencies. Perry-Ryan also emphasizes the importance of monitoring care through regular visits and communication, advocating for seniors to ensure they are treated with dignity. For families seeking to safeguard their loved ones, these tools are not only useful but empowering, offering clarity in a deeply challenging landscape。